Keeping Abreast

A charity dedicated to supporting women through and after breast reconstruction following diagnosis of breast cancer.

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1 week to go until the Voluntary Norfolk Volunteer Extravaganza on Thursday 4th June from 10am-4pm at The Forum.
Join us and around 65 charities for interactive day of inspiring ways you can get involved!
#volunteering #voluntarynorfolk #getinvolved #breastcancersupport

[Keeping Abreast @KAbreast]

Just a week until the next KA Norwich Support Group on Mon 1st June. All welcome whether you are going through breast cancer reconstruction or supporting someone who is. Come along for a cuppa & a chat along with the chance to view real-life reconstruction results. See you there!

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Not long until our next Keeping Abreast Herts & Beds Support Group on Thursday 28th May. All welcome for a cuppa and a chat and the chance to talk to others who have been through reconstruction after a breast cancer diagnosis or the discovery of a hereditary breast cancer gene.

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Thank you to everyone involved in last week's Breast Cancer Now Healthcare Professionals' Conference. It was great to meet other breast cancer-related charities as well as nurses, surgeons and other breast care workers, and if you'd like some of our new KA leaflets, get in touch!

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If you're feeling anxious about breast reconstruction, there's nothing more reassuring than talking to someone who has already gone through a similar process. Please get in touch if we can help you - or someone you know - we're on 01603 819113 and via our website.

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Not long to go until our next free Mindfulness For All session on Zoom, which takes place on the first Tuesday of every month. In need of some stress-free me time? Then get in touch with our lovely #mindfulness teacher Nerissa for the link. Hope to see you on Tuesday 5th May!

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Take a look at our website to see if we have a face-to-face Support Group near you. Remember we can also arrange for you to talk to one of our lovely volunteers on the phone, by email, WhatsApp and so on - just get in touch! #breastcancerreconstructionsupport #valuedvolunteers

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Feeling stressed or anxious? We can help! Every month we run a free Mindfulness For All session on Zoom and anyone connected with Keeping Abreast in any way is welcome to attend. Simply email our lovely Mindfulness teacher Nerissa for the link (see poster). Hope to see you there!

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A reminder that there will be a fascinating talk tomorrow, Thursday 9th April, at the Keeping Abreast Bristol & Bath Support Group from Helena Lewis-Smith, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of the West of England, on body confidence. Come along to find out more!

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Feeling stressed or anxious? Don't forget that we hold a free monthly Mindfulness For All class on Zoom on the first Tuesday of the month for anyone connected with KA in any way. The sessions are taken by professional #mindfulness teacher Nerissa - simply email her for the link!

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Looking for #breastcancerreconstructionsupport? Our office is closed over Easter but there's plenty of useful info at: https://t.co/3XOakIhKI4, including real-life patient stories & reconstruction videos - why not make yourself a cuppa and take a look? #peertopeersupport

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Just a few days till the next Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee, Cake & Natter session in the Louise Hamilton Centre at the James Paget Hospital in Gorleston, Norfolk. A drop-in session for all cancer patients, come and have a cuppa & a chat with our lovely KA Volunteers!

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We're so grateful to all of our lovely volunteers who help the charity in so many ways - like Fiona, who comes into the office to help make up Pink Packs - information packs - and to assist us with our accounts, among many other things. A big thank you to everyone involved!

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Really looking forward to celebrating KA Leicester's 10th Anniversary this evening - raffle prizes at the ready! Happy Birthday to this wonderful group of volunteers & to the medical staff, friends, family & supporters - thank you for everything you do! #reconstructionsupport

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When facing life's challenges it's important to look after yourself in every way. Feeling anxious? Remember there are a number of useful resources including #mindfulness at https://t.co/3XOakIhKI4 - just go to the Well Being section in the Reconstruction Support tab. #artforcure

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What does breast reconstruction surgery really feel like & what about the recovery? Go to the Reconstruction Support section of our website https://t.co/3XOakIhKI4 where you'll find patient stories & real-life reconstruction videos from some of our lovely volunteers to help you.

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Thank you to everyone who has donated heart-shaped cushions & drain bags lately for inclusion in our Comfort & Care Bags. Thank you to Jo, Shelagh, Ann, Carol & many others who have cut out, sewn and stuffed these to help bring comfort to those recovering from reconstruction.

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Just a week to go till the next Keeping Abreast Plymouth Support Group on Thurs 19th March. If you are facing or going through breast reconstruction after a breast cancer diagnosis or the discovery of a hereditary gene - or you're supporting someone who is then please come along!

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Looking for breast cancer reconstruction support? If you're in Gorleston or Cheltenham come along to the meetings taking place this week - all welcome! Our friendly volunteers will be there to chat about all things reconstruction-related and to share their own experiences.

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A big thank you to all our lovely volunteers who are willing to talk to those facing #breastcancerreconstruction over the phone, by email, WhatsApp etc - as well as at our face-to-face Support Groups, of course! We really value what you do & we wouldn't exist without you! xx